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Boonoo Boonoo National Park

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Overview

Only 27km from Tenterfield, Boonoo Boonoo National Park has a stunning waterfall, secluded swimming holes, hiking tracks, camping areas, accommodation and picnic spots.

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After Banjo Patterson proposed to his sweetheart, Alice Walker, at Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout, there was movement at Tenterfield cattle station. Word had passed around that the station owner’s daughter had got away. Presumably she loved the guy, but it’s possible that his charming choice of setting in which to pop the question might have helped sway her answer. Alice didn’t have a chance and she and Banjo married in 1903.

Today, Boonoo Boonoo (pronounced bunna-bunoo) is still the ultimate romantic setting, especially after a good rainfall. From the lookout is an uninterrupted view of the Boonoo Boonoo River cascading over the granite cliff edge to become a spectacular waterfall that plunges 210m into the gorge below. Nearby, you’ll find walking tracks and shady places to picnic. Secluded rock pools along the river, lined by wildflower-filled bushland, are the perfect way to cool off on a hot day.

Highlights in this park

A group of people having a picnic under the shelter at Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area in Boonoo Boonoo Falls National Park. Photo: Joshua Smith © DPE

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Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area

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A formed track through trees along Boonoo Boonoo Falls walking track in Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPIE

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Boonoo Boonoo Falls walking track

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Caravan at Cypress Pine campground in Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Photo: David Young &copy: David Young

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Cypress Pine campground

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Two people walking downhill through trees along River walk in Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Photo: Joshua Smith © DPE

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River walk

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Exterior view of Robinsons Cabin in Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Photo credit: Harrison Candlin © Harrison Candlin

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Robinsons Cabin

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View of Boonoo Boonoo Falls plummeting over rock ledges into a steep rocky valley. Photo credit: Leah Pippos © DPIE

View

Boonoo Boonoo Falls lookout

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View of rockpools in a rugged and rocky bushland setting. Photo credit: Harrison Candlin © DPIE

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Rockpool Ramble track

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Morgans Gully, Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Photo © David Young

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Morgans Gully picnic area

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  • in the Country NSW region

  • Boonoo Boonoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change.

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